Notices. Notice of extension of temporary protected status designation of El Salvador

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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [CIS No. 2411-07; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0028] RIN 1615-ZA50 Extension of the Designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status; Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documentation for Salvadoran TPS Beneficiaries AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS. ACTION: Notice of extension of temporary protected status designation of El Salvador. SUMMARY: This Notice announces that the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status

(TPS)has been extended for 18 months to March 9, 2009, from its current expiration date of September 9, 2007. This Notice also sets forth procedures necessary for nationals of El Salvador (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in El Salvador) with TPS to re-register and to apply for an extension of their Employment Authorization Documents

(EADs)for the additional 18-month period. Re-registration is limited to persons who have previously registered for TPS under the designation of El Salvador and whose application has been granted or remains pending. Certain nationals of El Salvador (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in El Salvador) who have not previously applied for TPS may be eligible to apply under the late initial registration provisions. Given the timeframes involved with processing TPS re-registrants, the Department of Homeland Security

(DHS)recognizes that re-registrants may not receive a new EAD until after their current EAD expires on September 9, 2007. Accordingly, this Notice automatically extends the validity of EADs issued under the TPS designation of El Salvador for 6 months, through March 9, 2008, and explains how TPS beneficiaries and their employers may determine which EADs are automatically extended. New EADs with the March 9, 2009 expiration date will be issued to eligible TPS beneficiaries who timely re-register and apply for an EAD. DATES: The extension of the TPS designation of El Salvador is effective September 10, 2007, and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on March 9, 2009. The 60-day re-registration period begins August 21, 2007, and will remain in effect until October 22, 2007. To facilitate processing of applications, applicants are strongly encouraged to file as soon as possible after the start of the 60-day re-registration period beginning on August 21, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelly Hock, Status and Family Branch, Office of Service Center Operations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20529, telephone

(202)272-1533. This is not a toll-free call. Further information will also be available at local USCIS offices upon publication of this Notice and on the USCIS Web site at *http://www.uscis.gov* . Note: the phone number provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice and the information contained herein. It is not for individual case status inquiries. Applicants seeking information about the status of their individual case can look up their case in Case Status Online available at the USCIS Web site listed above, or applicants may call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abbreviations and Terms Used in This Document Act—Immigration and Nationality Act. ASC—USCIS Application Support Center. DHS—Department of Homeland Security. DOS—Department of State. EAD—Employment Authorization Document. Secretary—Secretary of Homeland Security. TPS—Temporary Protected Status. USCIS—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. What authority does the Secretary of Homeland Security have to extend the designation of El Salvador for TPS? Section 244(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(1), authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary), after consultation with appropriate agencies of the Government, to designate a foreign state (or part thereof) for TPS. The Secretary may then grant TPS to eligible nationals of that foreign state (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in that state). 8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)(1)(A). At least 60 days before the expiration of the TPS designation, or any extension thereof, the Secretary, after consultations with appropriate agencies of the Government, must review the conditions in a foreign state designated for TPS to determine whether the conditions for the TPS designation continue to be met and, if so, the length of an extension. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(3)(A), (C). If the Secretary determines that the foreign state no longer meets the conditions for the TPS designation, he must terminate the designation. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(3)(B). Why did the Secretary decide to extend the TPS designation of El Salvador? On March 19, 2001, the Attorney General published a Notice in the **Federal Register** , at 66 FR 14214, designating El Salvador for TPS due to the devastation caused by a series of severe earthquakes. Subsequent to that date, the Attorney General and the Secretary have extended TPS for El Salvador four times, determining in each instance that the conditions warranting the designation continued to be met. 67 FR 46000 (July 11, 2002); 68 FR 42071 (July 16, 2003); 70 FR 1450 (Jan. 7, 2005); 71 FR 34637 (June 15, 2006). The most recent extension became effective on September 9, 2006, and is due to expire on September 9, 2007. On February 1, 2007, the Government of El Salvador requested an extension of the TPS designation of El Salvador. Over the past year, DHS and the Department of State

(DOS)have continued to review conditions in El Salvador. Based on this review, the Secretary has concluded that an 18-month extension is warranted because there continues to be a substantial, but temporary, disruption in living conditions in El Salvador resulting from the earthquakes that struck the country in 2001, and El Salvador remains unable, temporarily, to adequately handle the return of its nationals, as is required for TPS designations based on environmental disasters. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(1)(B). There has been a great deal of reconstruction, and significant recovery has been realized in repairing the more than 2,300 kilometers of major roads and highways that were severely damaged by the earthquakes. By the end of July 2004, it was reported that all major roads appeared to have been reconstructed and were functioning. However, despite this progress, current conditions in El Salvador still reflect much of the destruction caused by the earthquakes, and other critical infrastructure remains damaged or destroyed, particularly in the area of health care. In 2006, the Salvadoran government released its final assessment that 276,594 houses were affected by the 2001 earthquakes (166,529 destroyed and 110,065 damaged). At the end of 2004, USAID completed its earthquake reconstruction program, including the construction of 26,872 houses, and in February 2005, it was reported that in San Vicente and Cuscatlán, two of the most affected departments, 80 percent and 85 percent, respectively, of the damaged housing had been reconstructed. As of February 2007, the Salvadoran government stated that nearly 50 percent of the total number of houses destroyed or damaged by the earthquakes (136,988 houses), had been reconstructed or repaired. A housing program funded by the European Union, which was started in 2004 (5,500 houses), was almost complete, and a housing program funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (3,500 houses) was still underway, with a target date for completion set later in 2007. Eight hospitals and 113 of the 361 health facilities, representing 55 percent of the country's capacity to deliver health services, were severely damaged by the earthquakes. Although the Ministry of Health reported that 95 percent of community health centers damaged or destroyed by the earthquakes had been rebuilt, reconstruction of damaged hospitals has faced repeated delays. As of February 2007, reconstruction of two of the country's seven main hospitals had begun, with reconstruction of the other five still in either the design or bidding stages. Completion of the reconstruction of these seven facilities is targeted for 2009. Based upon this review, the Secretary finds, after consultation with the appropriate Government agencies, that the conditions that prompted the designation of El Salvador for TPS continue to be met. *See* 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(3)(A). There continues to be a substantial, but temporary, disruption in living conditions in El Salvador as the result of an environmental disaster, and El Salvador continues to be unable, temporarily, to handle adequately the return of its nationals. *See* 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(1)(B). The Secretary also finds that it is not contrary to the national interest of the United States to permit aliens who meet the eligibility requirements of TPS to remain in the United States temporarily. *See* 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(1)(C). On the basis of these findings, the Secretary concludes that the designation of El Salvador for TPS should be extended for an additional 18-month period. *See* 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(3)(C). Notice of Extension of the TPS Designation of El Salvador By the authority vested in me as Secretary of Homeland Security under section 244 of the Act, 8 U.S.C. 1254a, I have determined, after consultation with the appropriate Government agencies, that the conditions that prompted designation of El Salvador for TPS in March 2001 continue to be met. *See* 8 U.S.C 1254a(b)(3)(A). There are approximately 234,000 nationals of El Salvador (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in El Salvador) who have been granted TPS and who may be eligible for re-registration. Accordingly, I am extending the TPS designation of El Salvador for 18 months from September 10, 2007 to March 9, 2009. For instructions on this extension, please refer to the following attachments, which include filing and eligibility requirements for Temporary Protected Status and Employment Authorization Documents. Michael Chertoff, Secretary. Temporary Protected Status Filing Guidelines Do I need to re-register for TPS if I currently have benefits through the designation of El Salvador for TPS, and would like to maintain them? Yes. If you already have received TPS benefits through the TPS designation of El Salvador, your benefits will expire at 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2007. All TPS beneficiaries must comply with the re-registration requirements described in this Notice in order to maintain TPS benefits through March 9, 2009. TPS benefits include temporary protection against removal from the United States and employment authorization during the TPS designation period. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)(1). Failure to re-register without good cause will result in the withdrawal of your temporary protected status and possibly your removal from the United States. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(3)(C). If I am currently registered for TPS or have a pending application for TPS, how do I re-register to renew my benefits for the duration of the extension period? Please submit the proper forms and fees according to Table 1 below. All applicants are strongly encouraged to pay close and careful attention when filling out the required forms to help ensure that their dates of birth, alien registration numbers, spelling of their names, and other required information is correctly entered to the forms. Aliens who have previously registered for TPS, but whose applications remain pending, should follow these instructions if they wish to renew their TPS benefits. All TPS re-registration applications submitted without the required fees will be returned to the applicant. All fee waiver requests should be filed in accordance with 8 CFR 244.20. If you received an EAD during the most recent registration period, please submit a photocopy of the front and back of your EAD. Table 1.—Application Forms and Application Fees If And Then You are re-registering for TPS You are applying for an extension of your EAD valid through March 9, 2009 You must complete and file the Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with the fee of $340 or a fee waiver request. You must also submit Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, with no fee. You are re-registering for TPS You are NOT applying for renewal of your EAD You must complete and file the Form I-765 with no fee and Form I-821 with no fee. Note: DO NOT check any box for the question “I am applying for” listed on Form I-765, as you are NOT requesting an EAD benefit. You are applying for TPS as a late initial registrant and you are between the ages of 14 and 65 (inclusive) You are applying for a TPS-related EAD You must complete and file Form I-821 with the $50 fee or fee waiver request and Form I-765 with the fee of $340 or a fee waiver request. You are applying for TPS as a late initial registrant and are under age 14 or over age 65 You are applying for a TPS-related EAD You must complete and file Form I-821 with the $50 fee or fee waiver request. You must also submit Form I-765 with no fee. You are applying for TPS as a late initial registrant, regardless of age You are NOT applying for an EAD You must complete and file Form I-821 with the $50 fee or fee waiver request and Form I-765 with no fee. Your previous TPS application is still pending You are applying to renew your temporary treatment benefits (i.e., an EAD with category “c-19” on its face) You must complete and file the Form I-765 with the fee of $340 or a fee waiver request. You must also submit Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, with no fee. Certain applicants must also submit a Biometric Service Fee (See Table 2). Table 2.—Biometric Service Fees If And Then You are 14 years of age or older 1. You are re-registering for TPS, or 2. You are applying for TPS under the late initial registration provisions, or 3. Your TPS application is still pending and you are applying to renew temporary treatment benefits (i.e., EAD with category “C-19” on its face) You must submit a Biometric Service fee of $80 as defined in 8 CFR 103.7 or a fee waiver request. You are younger than 14 years of age You are applying for an EAD. You must submit a Biometric Service fee of $80 as defined in 8 CFR 103.7 or a fee waiver request. You are younger than 14 years of age You are NOT applying for an EAD You do NOT need to submit a Biometric Service fee. What edition of the form I-821 should I submit? Only the edition of Form I-821 dated November 5, 2004, or later will be accepted. The revision date can be found in the bottom right corner of the form. The proper form can be found on the Internet at *http://www.uscis.gov* or by calling the USCIS forms hotline at 1-800-870-3676. Where should I submit my application for TPS? Please reference Table 3 below to see where to mail your specific application. Table 3.—Application Mailing Directions If Then mail to Or, for non-United States Postal Service

(USPS)deliveries, mail to You are applying for re-registration or applying to renew your temporary treatment benefits U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Attn: TPS El Salvador, P.O. Box 8635, Chicago, IL 60680-8635 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Attn: TPS El Salvador, 427 S. LaSalle—3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60605-1029. You are applying for TPS for the first time, as a late initial registrant, or you were granted TPS by an Immigration Judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Attn: TPS El Salvador, P.O. Box 8670, Chicago, IL 60680-8670 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Attn: TPS El Salvador, [EOIR/Additional Documents] or [Late Initial Registrant], 427 S. LaSalle—3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60605-1029. How will I know if I need to submit supporting documentation with my application package? See Table 4 below to determine if you need to submit supporting documentation. Table 4.—Who Should Submit Supporting Documentation? If Then One or more of the questions listed in Part 4, Question 2 of Form I-821 applies to you You must submit an explanation, on a separate sheet(s) of paper, and/or additional documentation must be provided. You may NOT file electronically. You were granted TPS by an Immigration Judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals You must include evidence of the grant of TPS (such as an order from the Immigration Judge) with your application package. You may NOT file electronically. Can I file my application electronically? If you are filing for re-registration and *do not* need to submit supporting documentation with your application, you may file your application electronically. To file your application electronically, follow directions on the USCIS Web site at: *http://www.uscis.gov* . What is late initial registration? Some persons may be eligible for late initial registration under 8 CFR 244.2. In order to be eligible for late initial registration, an applicant must:

(1)Be a national of El Salvador (or an alien who has no nationality and who last habitually resided in El Salvador);

(2)Have continuously resided in the United States since February 13, 2001;

(3)Have been continuously physically present in the United States since March 9, 2001; and

(4)Be both admissible as an immigrant, except as provided under section 244(c)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), and not ineligible under section 244(c)(2)(B) of the Act. Additionally, the applicant must be able to demonstrate that, during the initial registration period (from March 9, 2001 to September 9, 2002), he or she:

(1)Was a nonimmigrant or had been granted voluntary departure status or any relief from removal;

(2)Had an application for change of status, adjustment of status, asylum, voluntary departure, or any relief from removal or change of status pending or subject to further review or appeal;

(3)Was a parolee or had a pending request for reparole; or

(4)Is the spouse or child of an alien currently eligible to be a TPS registrant. An applicant for late initial registration must file an application for late registration no later than 60 days after the expiration or termination of the conditions described above. 8 CFR 244.2(g). All late initial registration applications for TPS, pursuant to the designation of El Salvador, should be submitted to the appropriate address in Chicago, Illinois as defined in Table 3. Are certain aliens ineligible for TPS? Yes. There are certain criminal and terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds that render an alien ineligible for TPS. *See* 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(A)(iii). Further, aliens who have been convicted of any felony or two or more misdemeanors committed in the United States are ineligible for TPS under section 244(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(B)(i), as are aliens described in the bars to asylum in section 208(b)(2)(A) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)(A). *See* 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(B)(ii). If I currently have TPS, can I lose my TPS benefits? An individual granted TPS will have his or her TPS withdrawn if the alien is not in fact eligible for TPS, if the alien fails to timely re-register for TPS without good cause, or if the alien fails to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States. *See* 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(3)(A)-(C). Does TPS lead to lawful permanent residence? No. TPS is a temporary benefit that does not lead to lawful permanent residence or confer any other immigration status. 8 U.S.C. 1254a, (f)(1), and (h). When a country's TPS designation is terminated, TPS beneficiaries will maintain the same immigration status that they held prior to TPS (unless that status has since expired or been terminated), or any other status they may have acquired while registered for TPS. Accordingly, if an alien held no lawful immigration status prior to being granted TPS and did not obtain any other status during the TPS period, he or she will revert to unlawful status upon the termination of the TPS designation. Once the Secretary determines that a TPS designation should be terminated, aliens who had TPS under that designation are expected to plan for their departure from the United States. May I apply for another immigration benefit while registered for TPS? Yes. Registration for TPS does not prevent you from applying for non-immigrant status, filing for adjustment of status based on an immigrant petition, or applying for any other immigration benefit or protection. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)(5). For the purposes of change of status and adjustment of status, an alien is considered as being in, and maintaining, lawful status as a nonimmigrant during the period in which the alien is granted TPS. *See* 8 U.S.C. 1254a(f)(4). How does an application for TPS affect my application for asylum or other immigration benefits? An application for TPS does not affect an application for asylum or any other immigration benefit. Denial of an application for asylum or any other immigration benefit does not affect an applicant's TPS eligibility, although the grounds for denying one form of relief may also be grounds for denying TPS. For example, a person who has been convicted of a particularly serious crime is not eligible for asylum or TPS. *See* 8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)(A)(ii) and 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(B)(ii). Does this extension allow nationals of El Salvador (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in El Salvador) who entered the United States after February 13, 2001, to file for TPS? No. An extension of a TPS designation does not change the required dates of continuous residence and continuous physical presence in the United States. This extension does not expand TPS eligibility to those that are not eligible currently. To be eligible for benefits under this extension, nationals of El Salvador (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in El Salvador) must have continuously resided in the United States since February 13, 2001 and been continuously physically present in the United States since March 9, 2001, the date of the current designation of El Salvador for TPS. Employment Authorization Document Automatic Extension Guidelines Who is eligible to receive an automatic extension of his or her EAD from September 9, 2007 to March 9, 2008? To receive an automatic extension of an EAD, an individual must be a national of El Salvador (or an alien having no nationality who last habitually resided in El Salvador) who has applied for and received an EAD under the designation of El Salvador for TPS and who has not had TPS withdrawn or denied. This automatic extension is limited to:

(1)EADs issued on Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document, bearing an expiration date of either July 5, 2006, or September 9, 2006, on the face AND that have a September 2007 DHS-issued extension sticker on the back of the card; and

(2)EADs issued on Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document, bearing an expiration date of September 30, 2007. These EADs must also bear the notation “A-12” or “C-19” on the face card under “Category.” If I am currently registered under the designation of El Salvador for TPS and am re-registering for TPS, how do I receive an extension of my ead after the automatic six-month extension? TPS re-registrants will receive a notice in the mail with instructions as to whether or not they will be required to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center

(ASC)for biometrics collection. To increase efficiency and improve customer service, whenever possible USCIS will reuse previously-captured biometrics and conduct the security checks using those biometrics, such that you may not be required to appear at an ASC. Regardless of whether you are required to appear at an ASC, you are required to pay the biometrics fee during this re-registration. The fee will cover the USCIS costs associated with the use of the collected biometrics for FBI and other background checks. USCIS fees fund the cost of processing applications and petitions for immigration benefits and services, and USCIS' associated operating costs. A detailed description of how USCIS developed its current fee schedule is contained in the proposed rule Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule, at 72 FR 4888 (Feb. 1, 2007). The fee schedule was established in a final rule on May 30, 2007. 72 FR 29851. If you are required to report to an ASC, you must bring the following documents:

(1)Your receipt notice for your re-registration application;

(2)your ASC appointment notice; and

(3)your current EAD. If no further action is required for your case, you will receive a new EAD by mail valid through March 9, 2009. If your case requires further resolution, USCIS will contact you in writing to explain what additional information, if any, is necessary to resolve your case. Once your case is resolved and if your application is approved, you will receive a new EAD in the mail with an expiration date of March 9, 2009. May I request an interim EAD at my local district office? No. USCIS will not be issuing interim EADs to TPS applicants and re-registrants at District Offices. How may employers determine whether an EAD has been automatically extended for six months through March 9, 2008, and is therefore acceptable for completion of the Form I-9? An EAD that has been automatically extended for six months by this Notice through March 9, 2008, will be a Form I-766 bearing the notation “A-12” or “C-19” on the face of the card under “Category,” and either:

(1)Have an expiration date of July 5, 2006, or September 9, 2006 on the face of the card, and a September 2007 DHS-issued extension sticker on the back; or

(2)have an expiration date of September 30, 2007 on the face of the card. New EADs or extension stickers showing the March 9, 2008, expiration date of the six-month automatic extension will not be issued. Employers should not request proof of Salvadoran citizenship. Employers should accept an EAD as a valid “List A” document and not ask for additional Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification documentation if presented with an EAD that has been extended pursuant to this **Federal Register** Notice, and the EAD reasonably appears on its face to be genuine and to relate to the employee. This does not affect the right of an applicant for employment or an employee to present any legally acceptable document as proof of identity and eligibility for employment. Note to Employers: Employers are reminded that the laws requiring employment eligibility verification and prohibiting unfair immigration-related employment practices remain in full force. This Notice does not supersede or in any way limit applicable employment verification rules and policy guidance, including those setting forth re-verification requirements. *See* 8 CFR 274a.2(b)(1)(vii). For questions, employers may call the USCIS Office of Business Liaison Employer Hotline at 1-800-357-2099. Also, employers may call the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices

(OSC)Employer Hotline at 1-800-255-8155 or 1-800-362-2735 (TDD). Employees or applicants may call the OSC Employee Hotline at 1-800-255-7688 or 1-800-237-2515

(TDD)for information regarding the automatic extension. Additional information is available on the OSC Web site at *http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/osc/index.html.* How may employers determine an employee's eligibility for employment once the automatic six-month extension expires on March 9, 2008? Eligible TPS aliens will possess an EAD with an expiration date of March 9, 2009. The EAD will be a Form I-766 bearing the notation “A-12” or “C-19” on the face of the card under “Category,” and should be accepted for the purposes of verifying identity and employment authorization. What documents may a qualified individual show to his or her employer as proof of employment authorization and identity when completing Form I-9, employment eligibility verification? During the first six months of this extension, qualified individuals who have received a six-month automatic extension of their EADs by virtue of this **Federal Register** Notice may present their TPS-based EAD to their employer, as described above, as proof of identity and employment authorization through March 9, 2008. To minimize confusion over this extension at the time of hire or re-verification, qualified individuals may also present a copy of this **Federal Register** Notice regarding the automatic extension of employment authorization documentation through March 9, 2008. After the first six months of this extension, and continuing until the end of the extension period, March 9, 2009, a qualified individual may present a new EAD valid through March 9, 2009. In the alternative, any legally acceptable document or combination of documents listed in List A, List B, or List C of the Form I-9 may be presented as proof of identity and employment eligibility. [FR Doc. E7-16092 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Modification and Extension of the Post-Entry Amendment Processing Test AGENCY: Customs and Border Protection, DHS. ACTION: General notice. SUMMARY: This document announces a modification of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's

(CBP)Post-Entry Amendment Processing test. The test allows the amendment of entry summaries prior to liquidation. The modification to the test requires the filer of a post-entry amendment to submit an individual amendment letter no later than 20 days prior to the scheduled liquidation date for the subject entry summary. This document also sets forth that CBP is terminating the supplemental information letter policy so that the post-entry amendment procedure will be the only procedure for submitting post summary adjustments on entry summaries prior to liquidation. Except for the modification set forth in this document, the test procedure is the same as that set forth in previously published **Federal Register** notices. The document also announces that the test is being extended for another year. DATES: The Post-Entry Amendment Processing test modification set forth in this document is effective on September 20, 2007. The test is extended for a one-year period commencing on August 21, 2007. CBP will discontinue accepting Supplementary Information Letters on September 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding this notice, should be addressed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Entry and Drawback Management Branch, Office of International Trade, ATTN: Post-Entry Amendment, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions pertaining to any aspect of this notice should be directed to Jennifer Dolan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Entry and Drawback Management Branch, Office of International Trade, at

(202)344-2568 or via e-mail at *Jennifer.Dolan@dhs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The U.S. Customs Service (Customs; now U.S. Customs and Border Protection or CBP) announced and described the Post-Entry Amendment Processing test (the test or PEA test) in a general notice document published in the **Federal Register** (65 FR 70872) on November 28, 2000. The notice announced that the test would commence no earlier than December 28, 2000, and run approximately one year. The test was extended on three subsequent occasions by publication of notice in the **Federal Register** as follows: to December 21, 2002 (67 FR 768; January 7, 2002); to December 31, 2003 (68 FR 8329; February 20, 2003); and to December 31, 2004 (69 FR 5860; February 6, 2004). The PEA test procedure, authorized under section 101.9(a) of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 101.9(a)), allows importers to amend entry summaries (not informal entries) prior to liquidation by filing with CBP either an individual amendment letter upon discovery of certain kinds of errors or a quarterly tracking report covering certain other errors that occurred during the quarter. The November 28, 2000, and the February 6, 2004, **Federal Register** notices describe in full detail the PEA test procedure, including an explanation of the kinds of errors mentioned above. Also, an explanation of the procedure is available at *www.cbp.gov* (under the following links: “Import” and “Cargo Summary”). Modification Under the PEA test, an individual amendment letter (also known as a single PEA) must be filed by the importer (or its broker) upon discovery of:

(1)A revenue related error in an entry summary where the error results in either an overpayment or underpayment of duties, taxes, and/or fees in the amount of $20 or more;

(2)any error in an entry summary relating to antidumping or countervailing duties; and

(3)any non-revenue related statistical information errors in an entry summary that must be reported to the U.S. Census Bureau. Prior to publication of this document, individual amendment letters were required to be filed promptly after discovery of the error(s) and prior to liquidation of the one or more entry summaries covered in the letter. Effective upon publication of this document in the **Federal Register** , an importer or broker filing a single PEA must submit the PEA at least 20 days prior to the scheduled liquidation date of each entry summary covered in the letter. This 20-day period will provide CBP sufficient time to review all entry summaries covered in a single PEA prior to the scheduled liquidation date. Liquidation of single PEAs (i.e., of the entry summaries covered) under the test is a manual function and past performance has shown that more time is needed to process these amendment requests effectively. Single PEAs submitted untimely will be rejected and returned to the filer. In those instances where the single PEAs are submitted timely but the entry summaries are not unset or processed by the scheduled liquidation date and liquidation occurs without benefit of the requested amendment, CBP will treat them as protests under 19 U.S.C. 1514 or, if appropriate in the circumstances, as evidence warranting reliquidation under 19 U.S.C. 1501. Other than this modification, the test procedure remains as set forth in previously published notices. Extension This notice announces a further extension of the PEA test for a period of one year, such period to commence on the date this document is published in the **Federal Register** . Discontinuation of the SIL Policy Finally, as of the effective date of this notice, the PEA test will be the only procedure in place for post summary adjustments prior to liquidation, and the SIL procedure (see Administrative Message 97-0727, August 3, 1997) will be discontinued. CBP will issue an administrative message regarding this change soon after publication of this notice. Dated: August 15, 2007. Daniel Baldwin, Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade. [FR Doc. E7-16415 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5124-N-13] Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment; Memorandum of Agreement

(MOA)and Improvement Plan

(IP)in Connection With the Public Housing Assessment System

(PHAS)AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comments Due Date:* October 22, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name/or OMB Control number and should be sent to: Aneita L. Waites, Reports Liaison Officer, Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 4116, Washington, DC 20410-5000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aneita L. Waites,

(202)708-0614, for copies of the proposed forms and other available documents. (This is not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department will submit the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

(1)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;

(2)evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: *Title of Proposal:* Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Progress Report and Improvement Plan (IP). *OMB Control Number:* 2577-0237. *Description of the need for the information and proposed use:* A Public Housing Agency

(PHA)that is designated troubled or substandard under the Public Housing Assessment System

(PHAS)must enter into a Memorandum of Agreement

(MOA)with HUD to outline its planned improvements. Similarly, a PHA that is a standard performer, but receives a total PHAS score of less than 70% but not less than 60% is required to submit an Improvement Plan (IP). These plans are designed to address deficiencies in a PHA's operations found through the PHAS assessment process (management, financial, physical, or resident related) and any other deficiencies identified by HUD through independent assessments or other methods. *Agency form number:* HUD-53336-A, 53336-Bi, 53336-B, 53337, 53337i and 53338. *Members of affected public:* Public Housing Agencies. *Estimation of the total number of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents:* 375 respondents for either an MOA or an IP, and either monthly or quarterly reports, 27 hours average response (including reporting), 31,910 hours total reporting burden hours. *Status of the proposed information collection:* Extension of currently approved collection. Authority: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: August 14, 2007. Merrie Nichols-Dixon, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy, Program and Legislative Initiatives. [FR Doc. E7-16376 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-056-5853-EU; NVN-78190, 7-08807] Notice of Realty Action: Competitive Sale of Public Lands in Clark County, NV AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of realty action. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)proposes to offer for sale by public auction 31 parcels of Federal public land totaling approximately 167.5 acres in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. The sale will be conducted under the authority of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (SNPLMA), 112 Stat. 2343, as amended. The SNPLMA sale will be subject to the applicable provisions of Sections 203 and 209 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), 43 U.S.C. 1713 and 1719, respectively, and BLM land sale and mineral conveyance regulations at 43 CFR Parts 2710 and 2720. DATES: Comments regarding the proposed SNPLMA sale and Environmental Assessment

(EA)(NV-2007-201 must be received by BLM on or before October 5, 2007. Sealed bids must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PDT, October 26, 2007, at the address of the Las Vegas Field Office

(LVFO)listed below. The sale by public auction will begin at 10 a.m., PDT, November 1, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the proposed sale may be submitted to BLM at the following address: Manager, Las Vegas Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, 4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130. The address for oral bidding registration and the location of the public auction is: Clark County Commission Chambers, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may contact the LVFO at

(702)515-5000 and ask to have your call directed to a member of the sales team. For general information on BLM's public land sale procedures, refer to the following Web address: *http://www.blm.gov/nhp/what/lands/realty/sales.htm* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This public sale is in conformance with the Las Vegas Resource Management Plan, approved on October 5, 1998. BLM has determined that the proposed action conforms to land use plan decision LD-1 under the authority of FLPMA. The public lands would be offered for sale competitively on November 1, 2007, at an oral auction for not less than the appraised fair market value

(FMV)for each parcel. The parcels described below would be auctioned under the terms and conditions of this Notice of Realty Action (NORA). Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 19 S., R. 59 E., sec. 3, E 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 , W 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 , W 1/2 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 , E 1/2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 ; sec. 25, NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 . T. 19 S., R. 60 E., sec. 30, lot 22. T. 22 S., R 60 E., sec. 13, SE 1/4 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 , NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 ; sec. 14, NW 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 ; sec. 15, NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 , NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 , SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 , SE 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 ; sec. 19, N 1/2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 ; sec. 24, S 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 ; sec 27, NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 , NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 . T. 22 S., R. 61 E., sec. 33, SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 , SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 , SE 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 , NE 1/4 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 , SW 1/4 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 , NE 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 , SW 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 , SE 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 , NE 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 . T. 23 S., R. 61 E., Sec. 10, S 1/2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 , SE 1/4 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 , S 1/2 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 , S 1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 , S 1/2 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 , S 1/2 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 , NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 , N 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 , S 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 , SE 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 , SW 1/4 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 , N 1/2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 , S 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 . Consisting of 31 parcels containing approximately 167.5 acres in Clark County. Maps delineating the individual proposed sale parcels and current appraisals for each parcel are available for public review at the LVFO, and online at: *http://www.propertydisposal.gsa.gov* . In addition to the lands described herein, other parcels that have been previously noticed for sale, but did not sell, may be offered at this sale. Terms and Conditions Minerals for each parcel would be reserved in accordance with BLM's approved Mineral Potential Report dated January 22, 1999. Information pertaining to the reservation of minerals is specific to each parcel. That is, some will be reserved and some will be conveyed. This information is located in the case file and available for public review by visiting the BLM LVFO. For those parcels for which the minerals will be conveyed, an offer to purchase these listed parcels would constitute an application for mineral conveyance. In conjunction with the final payment, an applicant for “no known value” mineral parcels would be required to pay a $50 non-refundable filing fee for processing the conveyance of the “no known value” mineral interests which will be sold simultaneously with the surface interests. Registration for oral bidding for those who have not pre-registered would begin at 8 a.m., PDT, November 1, 2007, and end at 10 a.m., PDT. Other deadline dates for the receipt of payments, and arranging for certain payments to be made by electronic transfer, are specified in the proposed terms and conditions of sale. The following numbered terms and conditions would appear on the conveyance documents for these parcels, as follows: 1. All parcels described above will have discretionary leasable and saleable mineral deposits on the lands in Clark County, if any, reserved to the United States, in accordance with BLM's approved Mineral Potential Report, dated January 22, 1999. Permittees, licensees, and lessees of the United States retain the right to prospect for, mine, and remove such leasable and saleable minerals owned by the United States under applicable law and any regulations that the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe, together with all necessary access and exit rights. 2. A right-of-way is reserved for ditches and canals constructed by authority of the United States under the Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945). 3. All parcels are subject to valid existing rights. 4. All purchasers/patentees, by accepting a patent, covenant and agree to indemnify, defend, and hold the United States harmless from any costs, damages, claims, causes of action, penalties, fines, liabilities, and judgments of any kind or nature arising from the past, present, and future acts or omissions of the patentees or their employees, agents, contractors, or lessees, or any third party, arising out of or in connection with the patentees' use, occupancy, or operations on the patented real property. This indemnification and hold harmless agreement includes, but is not limited to, acts and omissions of the patentees and their employees, agents, contractors, or lessees, or any third party, arising out of or in connection with the use and/or occupancy of the patented real property which has already resulted or does hereafter result in:

(1)Violations of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations that are now or may in the future become, applicable to the real property;

(2)Judgments, claims or demands of any kind assessed against the United States;

(3)Costs, expenses, or damages of any kind incurred by the United States;

(4)Releases or threatened releases of solid or hazardous waste(s) and/or hazardous substances(s), as defined by Federal or State environmental laws, off, on, into or under land, property and other interests of the United States;

(5)Activities by which solid waste or hazardous substances or waste, as defined by Federal and State environmental laws are generated, released, stored, used or otherwise disposed of on the patented real property, and any cleanup response, remedial action or other actions related in any manner to said solid or hazardous substances or wastes; or

(6)Natural resource damages as defined by Federal and State law. This covenant shall be construed as running with the parcels of land patented or otherwise conveyed by the United States, and may be enforced by the United States in a court of competent jurisdiction. 5. Pursuant to the requirements established by section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9620(h) (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1988, 100 Stat. 1670, notice is hereby given that the above-described lands have been examined and no evidence was found to indicate that any hazardous substances have been stored for one year or more, nor had any hazardous substances been disposed of or released on the subject property. Parcels may also be subject to applications received prior to publication of this NORA if processing the application would have no adverse affect on the marketability or the federally approved FMV of a parcel. Encumbrances that may appear on the BLM public files for the parcels proposed for sale are available for review during business hours, 7:30 a.m. PDT to 4:30 p.m. PDT, Monday through Friday, at the BLM LVFO. Pursuant to 43 CFR 2800, BLM will notify valid existing rights-of-way holders of their ability to convert their compliant rights-of-way to perpetual rights-of-way or easements. Each valid holder will be notified in writing of their rights and then must apply for the conversion of their current authorization. All parcels are subject to reservations for roads, public utilities and flood control purposes in accordance with the local governing entities' transportation plans. No representation, warranty, or covenant of any kind, express or implied, is given or made by the United States as to title, whether or to what extent the land may be developed, its physical condition, future uses, or any other circumstance or condition. The conveyance of any parcel will not be on a contingency basis. However, to the extent required by law, all parcels are subject to the requirements of section 120(h) of the CERCLA. Sealed bids under 43 CFR 2711.3-1(c) may be submitted for any parcel. Sealed bids must be received at the BLM LVFO no later than 4:30 p.m., PDT, October 26, 2007. Sealed bid envelopes must be marked on the lower front left corner with the BLM Serial Number for the parcel and the sale date. Bids must be for not less than the federally approved FMV, and a separate bid must be submitted for each parcel. As required by 43 CFR 2711.3-1(c), each sealed bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, postal money order, bank draft, or cashier's check made payable in U.S. dollars to the order of the Bureau of Land Management, for not less than 10 percent or more than 30 percent of the amount bid. The highest qualifying sealed bid for each parcel will become the starting bid at the oral auction. If no sealed bids are received, oral bidding will begin at the FMV, as determined by the authorized officer. All sealed bids will be opened and recorded at 2 p.m. PDT on October 30, 2007, at the BLM office on 4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive in Las Vegas. Interested parties who will not be bidding at the public auction are not required to register and may proceed directly to the Clark County Commission Chambers. If seating becomes limited, bidders will have seating preference. All oral bidders are required to register. Registration for oral bidding will begin at 8 a.m. PDT on the day of the sale and end at 10 a.m. PDT that day. Bidders are encouraged to pre-register by mail or fax by completing the form located in the sale packet. The form is also available at the BLM LVFO and online at: *http://www.auctionrp.com* . Prior to receiving a bidder number on the day of the sale, all registered bidders must submit a certified check, bank draft, postal money order, or cashier's check in the amount of $10,000. This is a bid guarantee. The check must be made payable in U.S. dollars to the order of the Bureau of Land Management. On the day of the sale, pre-registered bidders may go to the express registration desk, present their photo identification and proof of citizenship, the required $10,000 bid guarantee and receive a bidder number. Bidders that have not pre-registered must go to the standard registration line where additional information will be requested including photo identification, proof of citizenship, and the required $10,000 bid guarantee. On completion of registration a bidder number will be assigned. At auction, the highest qualifying bid for any parcel will be declared the apparent high bid. Under 43 CFR 2711.3-1(d), the apparent high bidder must submit a deposit of not less than 20 percent of the successful bid by 3 p.m. PDT on the day of the sale either in the form of cash (U.S. dollars), a personal check, bank draft, cashier's check, postal money order or any combination thereof, made payable in U.S. dollars to the order of the Bureau of Land Management. The deposit must be delivered no later than 3 p.m. PDT the day of the sale to the BLM collection officers at the Clark County Commission Chambers. Deposits will not be accepted at the BLM LVFO. Following the auction, all monies submitted with sealed bids and bid guarantees will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders upon presentation of photo identification at the designated area. If the apparent high bidder so chooses, the bid guarantee may be applied to the required deposit. Failure to submit the deposit following the sale under 43 CFR 2711.3-1(d) will result in forfeiture of the bid guarantee. If a bidder offers to purchase more than one parcel and fails to submit the bid deposit following the sale on any single parcel, BLM will retain the bid guarantee and may cancel the sale of all of the parcels for which a bidder is declared the apparent high bidder. The remainder of the full bid price for each parcel must be paid within 180 calendar days of the competitive sale date, April 30, 2008, in the form of a certified check, postal money order, bank draft, or cashier's check made payable in U.S. dollars to the order of the Bureau of Land Management. Personal checks will not be accepted. Arrangements for electronic fund transfer to BLM for the balance due on or before April 30, 2008, shall be made a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the date you wish to make payment. Failure to pay the full price within the 180 days will disqualify the apparent high bidder and cause the entire 20 percent deposit to be forfeited to the BLM. Forfeiture of the 20 percent deposit is by operation of 43 CFR 2711.3-1(d). No exceptions will be made. BLM cannot accept the full price at any time following the 180th day after the sale. Within 30 days of the sale, BLM will either accept or reject all bids received. Under 43 CFR 2711.3-1, a bid is the bidder's offer to BLM to purchase the parcel. No contractual or other rights against the United States may accrue until BLM officially accepts the offer to purchase, and the full bid price is submitted by the 180th day following the sale. BLM will mail “High Bidder Declared” letters the day after the sale informing bidders whether their offer to purchase has been accepted or rejected by BLM. All name changes and supporting documentation must be received at BLM by 4:30 p.m. PST, December 3, 2007. Otherwise, the patent will be issued to the name on the bidder statement completed at the sale on November 1, 2007. No name changes will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. PST, December 3, 2007. To change the name, high bidders must notify the BLM LVFO in writing and re-submit a new bidder statement (available at BLM) completed by the intended patentee. BLM will not sign any documents related to 1031 Exchange transactions. The timing for completion of the exchange is the bidder's responsibility in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations. BLM is not a party to any 1031 Exchange. Requests for BLM escrow instructions must be received by BLM prior to 30 days before the bidder's scheduled closing date. There are no exceptions. All sales are made in accordance with and subject to the governing provisions of law and applicable regulations. In accordance with 43 CFR 2711.3-1(f), the BLM may accept or reject any or all offers to purchase, or withdraw any parcel of land or interest therein from sale, if, in the opinion of the BLM authorized officer, consummation of the sale would be inconsistent with any law, or for other reasons. Federal law requires bidders to be U.S. citizens 18 years of age or older; a corporation subject to the laws of any State or of the United States; a State, State Instrumentality or political subdivision authorized to hold property or an entity legally capable of conveying lands or interests therein under the laws of the State of Nevada. Registered bidders must provide to BLM, on the day of the sale, proof of citizenship, or proof of current corporate or partnership status in good standing filed within the United States. Citizenship is evidenced by presenting a birth certificate, passport, or immigration/naturalization papers. Failure to submit the above requested documents will result in denial of registration. If not sold, any parcel described above in this NORA may be identified for sale at a later date without further legal notice. Unsold parcels may be offered for sale in a future online Internet auction. Internet auction procedures will be available at *http://www.auctionrp.com.* If unsold on the Internet, parcels may be put up for sale at future oral and online Internet auctions without additional legal notice. Upon publication of this NORA and until the completion of the sale, the BLM is no longer accepting land use applications affecting any parcel identified for sale, including parcels that have been published in a previous NORA. However, land use applications may be considered after completion of the sale for parcels that are not sold through oral or online Internet auction procedures provided the authorization will not adversely affect the marketability or value of the parcel. In order to determine the value, through appraisal, of the parcels of land proposed to be sold, certain assumptions may have been made of the attributes and limitations of the lands and potential effects of local regulations and policies on potential future land uses. Through publication of this NORA, the Bureau of Land Management gives notice that these assumptions may not be endorsed or approved by units of local government. It is the buyer's responsibility to be aware of all applicable Federal, State, and local government laws, regulations and policies that may affect the subject lands, including any required dedication of lands for public uses. It is also the buyer's responsibility to be aware of existing or projected use of nearby properties. When conveyed out of Federal ownership, the lands will be subject to any applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the applicable local government for proposed future uses. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to be aware of those laws, regulations, and policies, and to seek any required local approvals for future uses. Buyers should also make themselves aware of any Federal or State law or regulation that may impact the future use of the property. Any land lacking access from a public road or highway will be conveyed as such, and future access acquisition will be the responsibility of the buyer. The SNPLMA parcels proposed for sale were analyzed in the “Las Vegas Land Disposal Boundary Environmental Impact Statement,” approved December 23, 2004, which is available for public review at the BLM LVFO. Twenty-six parcels being offered were previously analyzed through EAs and approved for sale. Copies of the applicable EAs for N-78190, N-79698, N-79699, N-80681 through N-80684SB, N-80690, N-80692, N-80719, N-80730 through N-80736, N-80739, N-81906 through N-81909, N-81951, N-81969, N-81970 and N-81978 are available for review upon request at the BLM LVFO. The BLM LVFO sales team will assist with identifying the legal description corresponding to each sale parcel serial number. The remaining five parcels are analyzed in an EA (NV-2007-201) for this sale, which tiers to the EIS approved December 23, 2004. Upon publication of this NORA, this EA is available for public review and comment at the BLM LVFO. BLM will be accepting public comment on EA (NV-2007-201) for the 5 parcels for 45 days after publication of this Notice of Realty Action in the **Federal Register** . Other information concerning the sale, including the appraisals, reservations, sale procedures and conditions, CERCLA and other environmental documents will be available for review at the BLM LVFO, or by calling

(702)515-5000 and asking to speak to a member of the sales team. Most of this information will also be available on the Internet at: *http://propertydisposal.gsa.gov.* Public Comments The general public and interested parties may submit written comments regarding the proposed sale or the specified EA (NV-2007-201) to the Field Manager, BLM LVFO, up to October 5, 2007. Only written comments submitted by postal service or overnight mail to the Field Manager, BLM LVFO will be considered properly filed. E-mail, facsimile or telephone comments will not be considered as properly filed. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. (Authority: 43 CFR 2711.1-2) Angie Lara, Acting Field Manager. [FR Doc. E7-16438 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NM-210-1430-01; NMNM117354] Notice of Realty Action—Recreation and Public Purpose (R&PP) Act Classification, New Mexico AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of R&PP lease and or patent of public land in San Juan County; New Mexico. SUMMARY: The following described public land is determined suitable for classification for leasing and subsequent conveyance to the Aztec Municipal School District #2, Aztec, New Mexico under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 *et seq.* ). The Aztec Municipal School district #2 proposes to use the land for recreational facilities with soccer fields, softball field, restrooms, a changing room and a concession stand and a parking lot and an access road. In the future, another softball field and a baseball field may be added to serve the local children of the area. The identified lands are surrounded on three sides by private land and have a high potential for further residential development. New Mexico Principal Meridian T. 30 N., R. 11 W., Sec. 7: SWNENE, S 1/2 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 , NE 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 , N 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 , SWSENW 1/4 NE 1/4 . The area described contains 32.5 aacres more or less, in San Juan County. *Comment Dates:* On or before October 5, 2007 interested parties may submit comments regarding the proposed leasing/conveyance or classification of the lands to the Bureau of Land Management at the following address. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the Bureau of Land Management, Farmington District Manager, 1235 La Plata Highway, Farmington, NM 87401, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, this realty action becomes the final determination of the Department of the Interior and effective October 22, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Mary Jo Albin, Realty Specialist, at the Bureau of Land Management, Farmington Field Office, at

(505)599-6332. Information related to this action, including the environmental assessment, is available for review at the 1235 La Plata Highway, Farmington, NM 87401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Publication of this notice segregates the public land described above from all other forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, except for leasing and conveyance under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act and leasing under the mineral leasing laws. The lease, when issued, will be subject to the following terms: 1. The Recreation and Public Purposes Act and to all applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior. 2. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976

(RCRA)as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901-6987 and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 and all applicable regulations. 3. Provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 4. Provisions that the lease be operated in compliance with the approved Development Plan. The patent document, when issued, will be subject to the provisions of the R&PP Act and applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior and will contain the following terms, conditions, and reservations to the United States: 1. A right-of-way thereon for ditches or canals constructed by the authority of the United States, Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945). 2. All minerals, together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove such deposits from the lands under applicable law and such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe. 3. All valid existing rights, e.g. rights-of-way and leases of record. Provisions that if the patentee or its successor attempts to transfer title to or control over the land to another or the land is devoted to a use other than that for which the land was conveyed, without the consent of the Secretary of the Interior or his delegate, or prohibits or restricts, directly or indirectly, or permits it agents, employees, contractors, or subcontractors, including without limitation, lessees, sublessees and permittees, to prohibit or restrict, directly or indirectly, the use of any part of the patented lands or any of the facilities whereon by any person because of such person's race, creed, sex, color, or national origin, title shall revert to the United States. The lands are not needed for Federal purposes. Leasing and later patenting is consistent with current Bureau of Land Management policies and land use planning. The proposal serves the public interest since it would provide the recreation facilities and related buildings that would meet the needs of the school system and the surrounding population. Upon publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** , the above described public lands will be segregated from all other forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, except for patent under the R&PP Act and leasing under the mineral leasing laws. *Classification Comments:* Interested parties may submit comments involving the suitability of the land for conveyance. Comments on the classification are restricted to whether the land is physically suited for the proposal, whether the use will maximize the future uses of the land, whether the use is consistent with local planning and zoning, or if the use is consistent with state and Federal programs. *Patent Comments:* Interested parties may submit comments regarding the patent and the specific use proposed in the application and plan of development, whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures in reaching the decision, or any other factor not directly related to the suitability of the land for R&PP use. *Confidentiality of Comments:* Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the Dillon Field Manager, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, the classification of the land described in this notice will become effective on October 22, 2007. The land will not be offered for patent until after the classification becomes effective. (Authority: 43 CFR 2741.5) Dated: August 14, 2007. Joel E. Farrell, Assistant Field Manager for Resources. [FR Doc. E7-16434 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-VB-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AK-932-1430-ET; F-22389] Notice of Proposed Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Alaska AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: On behalf of the U.S. Department of Air Force, the Bureau of Land Management proposes to extend the duration of Public Land Order

(PLO)No. 6677 for an additional 20-year term. This order withdrew 2.5 acres of public land from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws [30 U.S.C. Ch. 2] and from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, to protect a United States Air Force radio relay site. This notice also gives an opportunity to comment on the proposed action and to request a public meeting. DATES: Comments and requests for a public meeting must be received by November 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting requests should be sent to the Alaska State Director, BLM Alaska State Office, 222 West 7th Avenue, No. 13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Renee Fencl, BLM Alaska State Office,

(907)271-5067, or at the above address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The withdrawal created by PLO No. 6677 (53 FR 18283) will expire May 22, 2008, unless extended. The U.S. Department of the Air Force has filed an application to extend the withdrawal for an additional 20-year period to protect the Beaver Creek Radio Relay Site. This withdrawal comprises 2.50 acres of public land described in PLO No. 6677 (53 FR 18283) and located in: Copper River Meridian T. 15 N., R. 19 E. Secs. 21 and 28. A complete description can be provided by the BLM Alaska State Office at the address shown above. As extended, the withdrawal would not alter the application of those public land laws governing the use of land under lease, license, or permit or governing the disposal of the mineral or vegetative resources other than under the mining and mineral leasing laws. No water rights would be needed to fulfill the purpose of the requested withdrawal extension. For a period of 90 days from the date of publication of this notice, all persons who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or objections in connection with the proposed withdrawal extension may present their views in writing to the BLM State Director at the address indicated above. Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the BLM Alaska Office at the address noted above during regular business hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comments, be advised that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Notice is hereby given that an opportunity for a public meeting is afforded in connection with the proposed withdrawal extension. All interested parties who desire a public meeting for the purpose of being heard on the proposed withdrawal must submit a written request to the BLM State Director at the address indicated above within 90 days from the publication of this notice. Upon determination by the authorized officer that a public meeting will be held, a notice of the time and place will be published in the **Federal Register** at least 30 days before the scheduled date of the meeting. The withdrawal extension proposal will be processed in accordance with the regulations set forth in 43 CFR 2310.4 and subject to Section 810 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 3120 (2000). (Authority: 43 CFR 2310.3-1) Carolyn J. Spoon, Chief, Branch of Lands and Realty. [FR Doc. E7-16357 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JA-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Cape Cod National Seashore; South Wellfleet, Massachusetts; Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission; Two Hundredth Sixty Second Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770, 5 U.S.C. App. 1, Section 10), that a meeting of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission will be held on September 24, 2007. The Commission was reestablished pursuant to Public Law 87-126 as amended by Public Law 105-280. The purpose of the Commission is to consult with the Secretary of the Interior, or her designee, with respect to matters relating to the development of Cape Cod National Seashore, and with respect to carrying out the provisions of sections 4 and 5 of the Act establishing the Seashore. The Commission members will meet at 1 p.m. in the meeting room at Headquarters, Marconi Station, Wellfleet, Massachusetts for the regular business meeting to discuss the following: 1. Adoption of Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (May 21, 2007) 3. Reports of Officers 4. Reports of Subcommittees 5. Superintendent's Report Update on Dune Shacks and Report Land Acquisition Funds for the North of Highlands Campground. Improved Properties/Town Bylaws Wind Turbines/Cell Towers Highlands Center Update Atlantic Research Center Update ORV's and Piping Plover Nesting Impact Hunting EIS Overwash Over at South Beach in Chatham. Centennial Challenge 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Date and Agenda for Next Meeting 9. Public Comment and 10. Adjournment The meeting is open to the public. It is expected that 15 persons will be able to attend the meeting in addition to Commission members. Interested persons may make oral/written presentations to the Commission during the business meeting or file written statements. Such requests should be made to the park superintendent at least seven days prior to the meeting. Further information concerning the meeting may be obtained from the Superintendent, Cape Cod National Seashore, 99 Marconi Site Road, Wellfleet, MA 02667. Dated: July 21, 2007. George E. Price, Jr., Superintendent. [FR Doc. E7-16418 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-WV-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission; Notice of Meetings AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act that meetings of the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission will be held to discuss the development of the Park's general management plan. *Dates and Locations:* September 20, 2007, at the Warren County Government Center, 220 N. Commerce Ave., Front Royal, VA; December 13, 2007, at the Strasburg Town Hall Council Chambers, 174 East King St., Strasburg, VA; March 20, 2008, at the Middletown Town Hall Council Chambers, 7875 Church St., Middletown, VA; and June 19, 2008, at the Warren County Government Center. All meetings will convene at 9 a.m. and are open to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diann Jacox, Superintendent, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park,

(540)868-9176. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Topics to be discussed at the meetings include: Review of draft plan, general management plan public comments, planning process and schedule, land protection planning, environmental impact analysis, election of a commission chair, and commission sub-committees. Dated: July 31, 2007. Christopher J. Stubbs, Acting Superintendent, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. [FR Doc. 07-4078 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am]

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